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Author: Jennifer Alsever Narrator: Moira Todd Series: Trinity Forest Series, Book 1 Publisher: Sawatch Publishing Released: Sep. 7, 2017 Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Author Jennifer Alsever delivers an addictive story ideal for fans of The Uglies, We Were Liars, and … Continue reading

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Book Title:
Hooked
Book Author:
Catherine Greenman
Page Count:
288
Publishing Date:
May 8th, 2011
Publisher:
Ember
Date Read:
June 27th, 2018
Source:
Purchased

Synopsis

Thea Galehouse has always known how to take care of herself. With a flighty club-owner mom and a standoffish, recovering-alcoholic dad, Thea has made her own way in her hometown of New York, attending the prestigious and competitive Stuyvesant High School. But one chat with Will, a handsome and witty senior, and she's a goner—completely hooked on him and unable to concentrate on anything else.

Always worried that she loves Will more than he loves her, Thea is pleasantly surprised when their romance weathers his move to college and Will goes out of his way to involve her in his life. But then, Thea misses a period. And that starts Thea and Will on a wild ride that neither of them could have possibly prepared for. When they decide to keep the baby, their concerned parents chip in what they can to keep Will in school and give both teenagers a comfortable place to raise their child. But when a freak accident leaves Thea shaken and threatens to upend their little family altogether, Thea is forced to turn to the last place she would have chosen for comfort: her stiff, uncompromising father.

This smart, touching first novel brims with realistic, beautifully drawn characters, and reminds us that love is never as easy or predictable as we might like it to be.

My Review

It took me forever to read this book.  I’m not even kidding – I have been reading this book for 3 months now.  I’m not even sure why – I mean, I’ve read other books in between reading this one, … Continue reading

2.5 stars
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Dive Smack Author: Demetra Brodsky Publication Date: June 19th, 2018 Publisher: Tor Teen Synopsis: Theo Mackey only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match. Sure, it was an accident. But the … Continue reading

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A COWBOY’S SWEETHEART (Rodeo Academy #1) Author: Crista McHugh Pub. Date: June 25, 2018 Publisher: Crista McHugh Formats: Paperback, eBook Pages: 164 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD Synopsis: Pampered New York Socialite and dressage rider, Kensington Pope, has been exiled by her jet-setting parents to her aunt’s Rodeo Academy … Continue reading

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My Lullaby of You Author: Alia Rose Pub. Date: June 16, 2018 Publisher: Plum Anchor Press Formats: Paperback, eBook Pages: 287 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon Synopsis: For fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, My Lullaby of You is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance about guarded love, … Continue reading

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The Museum of Us Author: Tara Wilson Redd Publication Date: June 26th, 2018 Publisher: Random House/Wendy Lamb Books Synopsis: Secrets are con artists: they trick you into letting them out. Sadie loves her rocker boyfriend Henry and her running partner … Continue reading

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CHLOE SHIPTON & THE QUILL OF LEFAY Author: Lynn Veevers Pub. Date: June 12, 2018 Publisher: Lynn Veevers Formats: Paperback, eBook Pages: 263 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Chloe mysteriously disappears, the rumors at Grammaire Hall point to murder, but spiritual entrapment isn’t the same … Continue reading

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Chemistry Lessons Author: Meredith Goldstein Pub. Date: June 19, 2018 Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Formats: Hardcover, eBook Pages: 256 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD Synopsis: From advice columnist Meredith Goldstein, a dazzling, romantic, and emotionally resonant YA debut about a teen science whiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts, … Continue reading

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Title: CINDERELLA’S INFERNO (Cinderella, Necromancer #2) Author: F.M. Boughan Pub. Date: May 28, 2018 Publisher: Month9Books Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook Pages: 324 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD Synopsis: Purity cannot abide the darkness. It’s been two years since Ellison defeated her stepsisters and sent her evil stepmother back into the … Continue reading

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Book Title:
Dear Substitute
Book Author:
Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon
Book Illustrator:
Chris Raschka
Page Count:
40
Publishing Date:
June 19th, 2018
Publisher:
Disney-Hyperion
Date Read:
June 18th, 2019
Source:
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review - Thank you!

Synopsis

When a substitute teacher named Miss Pelly comes to class, one student bristles at the change in routine-Miss Pelly doesn't follow the rules like Mrs. Giordano. But in time, our student learns that even though the substitute may do things a little differently, and she may be a bit silly, mixing things up might not be so bad.

Told in a series of epistolary poems, this funny, relatable picturebook is a great fit for classrooms and for any child nervous about new experiences.

My Review

This book is so cute! Not only are the illustrations charming (look at that cover – it’s the kind of book that features bright colors and gorgeous artwork to really draw you in, and it works so well!), but the … Continue reading

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